A Drabble – The Snore by Rebecca Besser

THE SNORE

By Rebecca Besser

Jim lay in bed beside his wife, waiting for her to fall asleep.

It didn’t take long. He silently withdrew the butcher’s knife from beneath the covers. He closed his eyes for a moment, opening them quickly when she started snoring.

Propping himself up, he raised the knife in preparation.

The creature’s claws gripped her pink lips, pulling itself out of her throat. Its green eyes and head followed.

Jim stabbed fast and hard, just like he’d practiced. His aim was true.

Collapsing back onto the bed, Jim sighed. He’d finally killed The Snore. Now he could sleep.

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